Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas Generation

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas Generation

Leverage extensive experience in mechanical and fuel-gas systems engineering for gas-fired generation, including reciprocating gas engines (RICE), turbines, fuel cells, and associated systems like regulation, metering, filtration, exhaust, and cooling. Develop and maintain BOD, standards, and typical details for repeatable deployments. Coordinate with gas utilities and service providers on capacity, pressure, metering, odorization, and interconnection requirements. Lead balance-of-plant vendor coordination and ensure compliance to internal standards. Support hazard reviews, safety design, commissioning, and lifecycle planning.

• Own mechanical and fuel-gas discipline design scope for BTM generation solutions, including RICE, turbine, fuel cell design, and fuel-gas supply, pressure regulation, metering, filtration, exhaust, and cooling interfaces.
• Develop and maintain mechanical/gas Basis of Design (BOD), design standards, and typical details to enable repeatable, multi-site deployments.
• Career Development: Participate in professional development activities and contribute to the advancement of your career within Tract Capital.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and alignment with company goals.
• Client Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices through training, certifications, and participation in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical/gas systems engineering for industrial power generation, energy infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities.
• Extensive hands-on experience designing mechanical and fuel-gas systems for gas-fired generation (RICE, turbines, fuel cells) including regulation, metering, filtration, exhaust, and cooling.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain mechanical/fuel-gas Basis of Design (BOD), standards, and typical details that support repeatable, multi-site deployments.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with gas utilities and service providers on capacity, pressure, metering, odorization, and interconnection requirements.
• Track record leading balance-of-plant vendor integration (gas skids, piping, valves, regulators, exhaust systems, emissions-related hardware) to meet codes and internal standards.
• Experience supporting hazard reviews, safety design, commissioning, and lifecycle planning for mechanical/gas systems, including start-up, troubleshooting, and turnover to Operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with natural gas utility interconnections and large-load fuel supply planning.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes/standards (e.g., NFPA 54, ASME piping, applicable local codes).
• Experience with emissions-related systems and interfaces (oxidation catalysts, SCR where applicable, monitoring).
• Field commissioning experience and strong vendor management skills.

Required Traits

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers.
• Effective Communication: Clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns.
• Comfortable Delivering Presentations: Deliver written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.
• Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Find innovative solutions and be flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.
• Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.
• Influence and Persuasion: Advocate for your position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.
• Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options.

Location and Travel

Work location is flexible to Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, Austin, TX, or Alexandria, VA. Regular travel, as needed, to offices as well as to meet with Vendors.

Salary and Benefits

Expected Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus. Tract Capital offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.